The Feminist Tech Principles
The Feminist Tech Framework is supported by the program Reducing Inequalities Through Intersectional Practice.
The Feminist Tech Principles (Iteration 1) are a set of work-in-progress guidelines for feminist tech policy-making and technology creation. The principles were created by SUPERRR LAB, an independent non-profit organization challenging existing power dynamics in the tech sector, by reimagining what just and inclusive futures might look like and working to make those futures a reality. SUPERRR LAB develops visions and projects with the goal of creating more equitable futures.
The 12 principles for feminist technology range from the intrapersonal to the global, and are accompanied by a card deck available on their website. The principles were drafted in collaboration with a group of activists, policymakers, writers, designers, technologists, researchers, and educators, that advocate for digital rights and the rights of marginalised groups.
Each principle links to the SUPERRR LAB website where you can read more. The priniciples are divided into sections: global, societal, interpersonal and self.
Global
Focusing on the interconnections between humans, animals, nature and the planet
- Climate action and social equity are interlinked
- Equity and visibility along the supply chain
- Sustain, maintain and share
Societal
Focusing on matters of communities, social structures, location, economies
- Healing and empowerment over profit maximisation and tech-solutionism
- Accessibility, equitable participation and representation
- No to progress at any cost
- Name, acknowledge and share
- Publicly-financed software should be open source
Interpersonal
Focusing on our relationships with other people
- Creating safer spaces online is an ongoing relational negotiation process.
- Design for informed consent